Credit: iStock/Michail_Petrov-96 Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease. CAD affects 1 in 20 adults. When the vessels that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood and vital nutrients (called coronary arteries) become narrowed or obstructed over time, this is referred to as coronary artery disease. The narrowing of vessels is … Continue reading Spotlight On: Coronary Artery Disease
High Hopes for Marijuana Research
Credit: iStock Marijuana legalization has been a controversial topic among the public, health care professionals and policymakers for decades due to the federal government’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. The categorization—defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”—places marijuana … Continue reading High Hopes for Marijuana Research
Social Media Takes the American Physiology Summit by Storm
Attendees strike a pose at the 2024 American Physiology Summit. The American Physiology Summit, the annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS), took place last week in Long Beach, California. The gathering brought together more than 3,000 scientists, exhibitors and staff to explore the science behind the biggest issues impacting life and health—and to … Continue reading Social Media Takes the American Physiology Summit by Storm
Physiology Continues to Help You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit attendees attend the poster reception in April 2023. Scientists who study physiology are gathering in Long Beach, California, this week for the 2024 American Physiology Summit—a conference dedicated to sharing discoveries on the cutting-edge of bioscience. Studies highlighted at the Summit span from racial differences in small artery disease in prostate cancer … Continue reading Physiology Continues to Help You Protect Your Health
Celebrating Science at the American Physiology Summit
American Physiology Summit attendees at the 2023 meeting. The American Physiological Society’s (APS) inaugural meeting, the American Physiology Summit, was a resounding success last year! With more than 3,100 attendees, 1,800 submitted abstracts, scores of scientific sessions and esteemed lecturers, the physiology community is gearing up for even more in 2024. For members, meeting attendees, … Continue reading Celebrating Science at the American Physiology Summit
Spotlight On: The Vagus Nerve
Credit: Yoko Wang In recent years, the vagus nerve has become more well-known than ever before, as it has become a golden target for many chronic disease therapies. What is the vagus nerve? And what does it do, and why is it so important to our health? For centuries, the vagus nerve (also called the … Continue reading Spotlight On: The Vagus Nerve
Wearing High Heels May Help You Walk More Efficiently
Credit: iStock High heels—whether it’s an ultra-slim stiletto, a chunky block heel or a versatile wedge—have been making a fashion statement since the 16th century. King Louis XIV of France popularized wearing heels for men and women a couple of centuries later. If you don’t wear heels regularly, you may wonder how people who do … Continue reading Wearing High Heels May Help You Walk More Efficiently
Celebrating the Role of Kidneys in Health and Wellness
Credit: iStock March is National Kidney Month. While you may not think about your kidneys on a daily basis, these organs are working around the clock to keep you healthy, hydrated and free of toxins. A wide variety of factors can affect kidney function, including heat stress and water pollution. However, the kidneys have an … Continue reading Celebrating the Role of Kidneys in Health and Wellness
Are You at Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Credit: iStock Peripheral arterial disease, also called peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a disease that affects the blood vessels in the limbs. Roughly 6.5 million people age 40 and older in the U.S. have PAD. This number is expected to increase due to the number of people with diabetes, which is a major risk factor … Continue reading Are You at Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Spotlight On: Atherosclerosis and Cholesterol
Credit: iStock Atherosclerosis, a disease that affects the large vessels of the body and typically progresses over time, is one of the major causes of heart attack and stroke. It begins with the development of fatty streaks in the blood vessels, which can start forming as early as childhood. Compounds that cause inflammation (including cholesterol … Continue reading Spotlight On: Atherosclerosis and Cholesterol